Queen Mother Visits Rada (1956)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. Queen Mother visits RADA. Vanburgh Theatre. LS Queen Mother (formerly Queen Elizabeth) and present President arrive on stage and Queen Mother sits down. LS President starts his address (nat. snd.) (cut-in shot Queen Mother) LS Felix Aylmer speaking (nat. snd.) LS Queen Mother speaks about Sir Kennet Barnes achievements since he first became Principal of the Academy she then proceeds to unveil bust of Sir Kenneth. LS and MS Sir Kenneth Barnes replies to Queen Mother and Felix Aylmer (who can be seen) and sits down amidst applause. LS Sir Kenneth Barnes speaking (silent) (2 shots) LS Miss Clement Dane, (sculpturess) speaking to the Queen Mother, followed by another. LS Flora Robson being presented to Queen Mother (Sir Laurence Olivier behind her). LS Queen Mother shaking hands with Sir Kenneth Barnes, who kisses her hand. LS Audience applauding. LS Pan along sign: Vanburgh Theatre - Royal Academy Dramatic Art. CU Bust of Sir Ke
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